Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Düsseldorf District
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Wesel
Hamminkeln
Viewing platform Zum Schießstand (Dingdener Heide)
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Düsseldorf District
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Wesel
Hamminkeln
Viewing platform Zum Schießstand (Dingdener Heide)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 108 out of 112 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland
Location: Hamminkeln, Kreis Wesel, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
<< Grassland time window >>
The heyday of grassland 1920-1960"When forty acres of pine forest burned down here in the early 1920s, most of them were
Burned areas and last remnants of heather converted into meadows and pastures. Because at this time
demand for meat and dairy products increased.
Today, the wet grassland in the centrally located nature reserve is particularly reminiscent of the Dingden Heath around 60 years ago.
Numerous interesting meadow and water birds can be observed from the viewing pulpit
become."
July 18, 2021
From the viewing platform "Zum Schießstand" you have a good overview of the approximately 20 hectares of wet and damp grassland.Depending on the time of year, you might be able to see ducks, grey herons, geese, storks, lapwings, but also curlews and snipes.Tip: take your binoculars with you!
June 19, 2024
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